The Stones need to stop rolling

The Rolling Stones “are too old to be rocking and rolling,” says Paul Whitefield in the Los Angeles Times. Not only is it painful to watch aging rock stars perform, but “do you really want to go to a concert and worry that one of the guys on stage is going to keel over?” he asks.

Jay Jochnowitz

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We should ALL be as able to do what the Stones are still doing. So many one time super groups are now just shells of their former selves, one maybe two original members to justify using the band name, and are only able to fill small venues, sometimes only free ones (talking to you, Alive at Five). That the Stones are still intact after 50 years, can still fill large venues and have the audience rocking is a testament to their greatness and durability. Who’s Whitefield to say they shouldn’t?

There is nothing painful about watching any great act perform, no matter what their age. Instead we should celebrate the fact that The Stones shun face lifts and Botox in order to show us that age is no barrier to talent. Perhaps we should follow the lead of people in Asia who venerate those who have lived full and active lives and who can continue to perform at the very highest level. Perhaps Paul Whitfield should give up writing as he has obviously reached an age at which he is no longer able to think logically.

Why should they stop rolling?They have given over 50 years of their incredible music,mayhem,and memories to their fans!Just because Paul Whitefield thinks it’s time,doesn’t mean that millions of fans agree.Besides,who would replace this legendary band?NOBODY!As long as there is a demand for them(and we can see that there is),and they are willing and able to roll on…why not?

Hahaha… Can anyone tell me WHO THE HECK Mr. Whitefield thinks he is to say such arrogant and stupid things ?
Watching a great act and hearing the greatest rock and roll band in the world isn’t painful at all…
The Stones are not going to stop rolling, this I can tell !